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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.82, 767.73 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.82, 767.73 and 186.96 is: 280.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.82 : 767.73 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.82/767.73 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.82x = 767.73 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.82x = 143,534.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,534.80/511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.44

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